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TIPS FROM THE RANCHERS Summer vacation’s coming up faster than a freight train. Got to plan in order to pack right. What should Mom, Dad, and the kids wear to the ranch? And do you need to do any shopping first? Well, a guest ranch vacation is different, and requires a fresh set of expectations […]

Green dudes What better way to vacation ‘green’ than to visit an eco-friendly dude or guest ranch. After all, ranches have had years of practice in being careful stewards of their lands in order to be successful. In recent years, many dude or guest ranch ranches have gone beyond their regular practices of ensuring streams […]

Ah, summer at the ranch. Horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, oh my! But how you pack may determine whether you’re prepared for all the kinds of fun stuff you can enjoy on the ranch. A little planning goes a long way. Going to the mountains? Prepare for every kind of weather, from summer sun to […]

Remember, you’re going to a guest ranch, so casual dress is in style at all times. Comfortable clothes and casual shoes or boots work best; you’re there for adventure and activity, so several changes of clothes are desirable. If its an upscale resort ranch, then you’ll want some nicer clothes for evening (cruise casual describes […]

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Welcome to Gene Kilgore's world of Dude and Guest Ranching. Planning a dude ranch vacation, fly fishing trip, or girls getaway? Then saddle up and ride with us! A leader in the world of ranching, Kilgore and award-winning writer Lora Finnegan share RANCH NEWS, TIPS FOR MOMS, FOOD AND WINE INFO, plus RANCHER PROFILES AND RANCH REVIEWS.